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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.26, 1,137.56 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.26, 1,137.56 and 347.46 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.26 : 1,137.56 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.26/1,137.56 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.26x = 1,137.56 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.26x = 395,256.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,256.60/758.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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