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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,137.27 and 264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,137.27 and 264.59 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,137.27 = 264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,137.27 = 264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,137.27 × 264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 300,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,912.21/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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