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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.37, 1,135.36 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.37, 1,135.36 and 295.45 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.37 : 1,135.36 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.37/1,135.36 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.37x = 1,135.36 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.37x = 335,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,442.11/757.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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