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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,137.27 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,137.27 and 347.40 is: 520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,137.27 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,137.27 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,137.27 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 395,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,087.60/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.95

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