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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.28, 1,137.36 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.28, 1,137.36 and 245.28 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.28 : 1,137.36 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.28/1,137.36 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.28x = 1,137.36 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.28x = 278,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,971.66/758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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