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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.40, 1,136.28 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.40, 1,136.28 and 346.66 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.40 : 1,136.28 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.40/1,136.28 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.40x = 1,136.28 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.40x = 393,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,902.82/757.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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