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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.63, 1,127.44 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.63, 1,127.44 and 238.63 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.63 : 1,127.44 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.63/1,127.44 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.63x = 1,127.44 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.63x = 269,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,041.01/751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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