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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,137.15 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,137.15 and 368.29 is: 552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,137.15 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,137.15 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,137.15 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 418,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,799.68/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.43

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