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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.43, 1,137.51 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.43, 1,137.51 and 347.58 is: 521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.43 : 1,137.51 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.43/1,137.51 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.43x = 1,137.51 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.43x = 395,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,375.73/758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.31

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