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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.35, 1,137.52 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.35, 1,137.52 and 210.53 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.35 : 1,137.52 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.35/1,137.52 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.35x = 1,137.52 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.35x = 239,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,487.33/758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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