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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.50, 1,137.26 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.50, 1,137.26 and 295.88 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.50 : 1,137.26 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.50/1,137.26 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.50x = 1,137.26 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.50x = 336,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,492.49/758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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