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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.66, 1,136.17 and 237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.66, 1,136.17 and 237.49 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.66 : 1,136.17 = 237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.66/1,136.17 = 237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.66x = 1,136.17 × 237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.66x = 269,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,829.01/757.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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