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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.41, 1,137.15 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.41, 1,137.15 and 271.35 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.41 : 1,137.15 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.41/1,137.15 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.41x = 1,137.15 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.41x = 308,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,565.65/758.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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