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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.75, 1,136.68 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.75, 1,136.68 and 237.75 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.75 : 1,136.68 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.75/1,136.68 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.75x = 1,136.68 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.75x = 270,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,245.67/757.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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