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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.48, 1,133.33 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.48, 1,133.33 and 268.49 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.48 : 1,133.33 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.48/1,133.33 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.48x = 1,133.33 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.48x = 304,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,287.77/755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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