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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.33, 1,138.07 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.33, 1,138.07 and 368.27 is: 552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.33 : 1,138.07 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.33/1,138.07 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.33x = 1,138.07 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.33x = 419,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,117.04/758.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.68

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