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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.25, 1,133.04 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.25, 1,133.04 and 268.29 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.25 : 1,133.04 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.25/1,133.04 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.25x = 1,133.04 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.25x = 303,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,983.30/755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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