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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.33, 1,144.28 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.33, 1,144.28 and 276.26 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.33 : 1,144.28 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.33/1,144.28 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.33x = 1,144.28 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.33x = 316,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,117.41/763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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