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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,137.19 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,137.19 and 264.53 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,137.19 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,137.19 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,137.19 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 300,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,824.29/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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