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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.51, 1,136.16 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.51, 1,136.16 and 237.39 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.51 : 1,136.16 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.51/1,136.16 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.51x = 1,136.16 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.51x = 269,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,713.02/757.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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