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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.17, 1,136.34 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.17, 1,136.34 and 347.20 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.17 : 1,136.34 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.17/1,136.34 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.17x = 1,136.34 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.17x = 394,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,537.25/758.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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