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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.27, 1,142.71 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.27, 1,142.71 and 268.32 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.27 : 1,142.71 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.27/1,142.71 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.27x = 1,142.71 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.27x = 306,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,606.23/762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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