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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.33, 1,135.31 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.33, 1,135.31 and 270.27 is: 405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.33 : 1,135.31 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.33/1,135.31 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.33x = 1,135.31 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.33x = 306,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,840.78/757.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.16

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