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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,135.58 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,135.58 and 346.68 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,135.58 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,135.58 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,135.58 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 393,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,682.87/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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