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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,136.72 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,136.72 and 271.20 is: 406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,136.72 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,136.72 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,136.72 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 308,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,278.46/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.61

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