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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,136.82 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,136.82 and 368.06 is: 551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,136.82 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,136.82 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,136.82 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 418,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,417.97/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.96

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