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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,137.54 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,137.54 and 245.37 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,137.54 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,137.54 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,137.54 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 279,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,111.58/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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