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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.50, 1,134.27 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.50, 1,134.27 and 236.35 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.50 : 1,134.27 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.50/1,134.27 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.50x = 1,134.27 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.50x = 268,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,087.02/756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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