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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,137.60 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,137.60 and 325.48 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,137.60 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,137.60 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,137.60 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 370,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,266.05/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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