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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.33, 1,136.78 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.33, 1,136.78 and 295.98 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.33 : 1,136.78 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.33/1,136.78 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.33x = 1,136.78 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.33x = 336,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,462.66/758.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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