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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,137.38 and 347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,137.38 and 347.55 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,137.38 = 347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,137.38 = 347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,137.38 × 347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 395,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,294.68/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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