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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.36, 1,142.08 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.36, 1,142.08 and 267.78 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.36 : 1,142.08 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.36/1,142.08 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.36x = 1,142.08 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.36x = 305,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,826.18/761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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