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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,136.68 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,136.68 and 264.24 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,136.68 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,136.68 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,136.68 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 300,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,356.32/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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