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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.28, 1,137.24 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.28, 1,137.24 and 368.04 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.28 : 1,137.24 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.28/1,137.24 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.28x = 1,137.24 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.28x = 418,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,549.81/758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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