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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.33, 1,137.02 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.33, 1,137.02 and 264.62 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.33 : 1,137.02 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.33/1,137.02 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.33x = 1,137.02 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.33x = 300,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,878.23/758.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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