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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,138.11 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,138.11 and 271.44 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,138.11 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,138.11 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,138.11 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 308,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,928.58/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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