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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,137.40 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,137.40 and 302.16 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,137.40 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,137.40 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,137.40 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 343,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,676.78/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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