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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,137.25 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,137.25 and 325.38 is: 487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,137.25 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,137.25 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,137.25 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 370,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,038.41/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.97

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