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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.33, 1,136.92 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.33, 1,136.92 and 296.44 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.33 : 1,136.92 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.33/1,136.92 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.33x = 1,136.92 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.33x = 337,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,028.56/758.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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