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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,137.06 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,137.06 and 347.22 is: 520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,137.06 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,137.06 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,137.06 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 394,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,809.97/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.65

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