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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.62, 1,132.71 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.62, 1,132.71 and 268.41 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.62 : 1,132.71 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.62/1,132.71 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.62x = 1,132.71 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.62x = 304,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,030.69/755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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