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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,136.76 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,136.76 and 296.39 is: 444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,136.76 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,136.76 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,136.76 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 336,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,924.30/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.30

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