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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.28, 1,137.18 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.28, 1,137.18 and 296.02 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.28 : 1,137.18 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.28/1,137.18 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.28x = 1,137.18 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.28x = 336,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,628.02/758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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