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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.46, 1,137.38 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.46, 1,137.38 and 271.35 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.46 : 1,137.38 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.46/1,137.38 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.46x = 1,137.38 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.46x = 308,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,622.38/758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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