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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.36, 1,137.54 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.36, 1,137.54 and 271.45 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.36 : 1,137.54 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.36/1,137.54 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.36x = 1,137.54 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.36x = 308,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,787.67/758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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