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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.11, 1,137.34 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.11, 1,137.34 and 368.30 is: 552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.11 : 1,137.34 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.11/1,137.34 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.11x = 1,137.34 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.11x = 418,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,875.71/758.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.53

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