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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.39, 1,137.64 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.39, 1,137.64 and 296.01 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.39 : 1,137.64 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.39/1,137.64 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.39x = 1,137.64 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.39x = 336,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,754.18/758.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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