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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,136.86 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,136.86 and 296.45 is: 444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,136.86 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,136.86 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,136.86 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 337,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,022.15/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.40

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