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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,137.10 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,137.10 and 264.44 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,137.10 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,137.10 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,137.10 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 300,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,694.72/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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