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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,137.10 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,137.10 and 238.05 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,137.10 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,137.10 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,137.10 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 270,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,679.78/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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