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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.48, 1,137.36 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.48, 1,137.36 and 347.28 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.48 : 1,137.36 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.48/1,137.36 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.48x = 1,137.36 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.48x = 394,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,982.38/758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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