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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.24, 1,132.83 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.24, 1,132.83 and 268.01 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.24 : 1,132.83 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.24/1,132.83 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.24x = 1,132.83 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.24x = 303,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,609.77/755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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