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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,136.72 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,136.72 and 295.71 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,136.72 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,136.72 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,136.72 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 336,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,137.99/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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