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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.25, 1,137.51 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.25, 1,137.51 and 373.50 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.25 : 1,137.51 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.25/1,137.51 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.25x = 1,137.51 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.25x = 424,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,859.99/758.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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