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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.68, 1,127.28 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.68, 1,127.28 and 238.56 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.68 : 1,127.28 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.68/1,127.28 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.68x = 1,127.28 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.68x = 268,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,923.92/751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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