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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.47, 1,138.23 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.47, 1,138.23 and 264.88 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.47 : 1,138.23 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.47/1,138.23 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.47x = 1,138.23 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.47x = 301,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,493.04/758.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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