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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.10, 1,135.70 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.10, 1,135.70 and 237.18 is: 355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.10 : 1,135.70 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.10/1,135.70 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.10x = 1,135.70 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.10x = 269,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,365.33/757.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.79

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