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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,136.85 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,136.85 and 296.46 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,136.85 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,136.85 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,136.85 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 337,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,030.55/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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