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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.29, 1,137.81 and 347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.29, 1,137.81 and 347.23 is: 521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.29 : 1,137.81 = 347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.29/1,137.81 = 347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.29x = 1,137.81 × 347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.29x = 395,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,081.77/758.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.02

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