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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.15, 1,137.27 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.15, 1,137.27 and 295.97 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.15 : 1,137.27 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.15/1,137.27 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.15x = 1,137.27 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.15x = 336,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,592.12/758.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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