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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,127.63 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,127.63 and 258.37 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,127.63 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,127.63 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,127.63 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 291,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,345.76/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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