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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.24, 1,137.37 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.24, 1,137.37 and 210.42 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.24 : 1,137.37 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.24/1,137.37 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.24x = 1,137.37 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.24x = 239,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,327.87/758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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