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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.60, 1,133.55 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.60, 1,133.55 and 235.58 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.60 : 1,133.55 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.60/1,133.55 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.60x = 1,133.55 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.60x = 267,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,036.04/755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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