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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.35, 1,137.51 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.35, 1,137.51 and 245.35 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.35 : 1,137.51 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.35/1,137.51 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.35x = 1,137.51 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.35x = 279,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,088.08/758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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