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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,137.02 and 368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,137.02 and 368.33 is: 552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,137.02 = 368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,137.02 = 368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,137.02 × 368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 418,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,791.05/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.25

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