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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.58, 1,133.58 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.58, 1,133.58 and 268.65 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.58 : 1,133.58 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.58/1,133.58 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.58x = 1,133.58 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.58x = 304,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,536.27/755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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