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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,137.49 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,137.49 and 271.18 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,137.49 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,137.49 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,137.49 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 308,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,464.54/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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