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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,137.66 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,137.66 and 238.41 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,137.66 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,137.66 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,137.66 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 271,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,229.52/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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