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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.31, 1,133.00 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.31, 1,133.00 and 268.43 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.31 : 1,133.00 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.31/1,133.00 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.31x = 1,133.00 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.31x = 304,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,129.85/755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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