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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.03, 1,136.70 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.03, 1,136.70 and 347.30 is: 520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.03 : 1,136.70 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.03/1,136.70 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.03x = 1,136.70 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.03x = 394,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,770.23/758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.79

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