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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,137 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758, 1,137 and 302 is: 453

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,137 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,137 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,137 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 343,374
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,374/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453

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