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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.12, 1,137.06 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.12, 1,137.06 and 245 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.12 : 1,137.06 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.12/1,137.06 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.12x = 1,137.06 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.12x = 278,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,579.70/758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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