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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,136.52 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,136.52 and 368.14 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,136.52 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,136.52 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,136.52 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 418,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,398.47/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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