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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.07, 1,136.19 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.07, 1,136.19 and 347.40 is: 520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.07 : 1,136.19 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.07/1,136.19 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.07x = 1,136.19 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.07x = 394,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,712.41/758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.68

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