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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.27, 1,137.80 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.27, 1,137.80 and 325.32 is: 488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.27 : 1,137.80 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.27/1,137.80 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.27x = 1,137.80 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.27x = 370,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,147.47/758.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.15

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