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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.12, 1,136.48 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.12, 1,136.48 and 296.21 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.12 : 1,136.48 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.12/1,136.48 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.12x = 1,136.48 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.12x = 336,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,636.74/758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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