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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,137.06 and 341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,137.06 and 341.97 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,137.06 = 341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,137.06 = 341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,137.06 × 341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 388,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,840.41/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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