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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757, 1,135.50 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757, 1,135.50 and 301.32 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757 : 1,135.50 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757/1,135.50 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757x = 1,135.50 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757x = 342,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,148.86/757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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