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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.28, 1,137.54 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.28, 1,137.54 and 271.32 is: 407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.28 : 1,137.54 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.28/1,137.54 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.28x = 1,137.54 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.28x = 308,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,637.35/758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.02

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