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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.18, 1,137.56 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.18, 1,137.56 and 325.38 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.18 : 1,137.56 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.18/1,137.56 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.18x = 1,137.56 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.18x = 370,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,139.27/758.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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