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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.26, 1,137.40 and 271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.26, 1,137.40 and 271.30 is: 406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.26 : 1,137.40 = 271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.26/1,137.40 = 271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.26x = 1,137.40 × 271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.26x = 308,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,576.62/758.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.95

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