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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.15, 1,135.25 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.15, 1,135.25 and 340.27 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.15 : 1,135.25 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.15/1,135.25 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.15x = 1,135.25 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.15x = 386,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,291.52/757.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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