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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.50, 1,138 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.50, 1,138 and 245.50 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.50 : 1,138 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.50/1,138 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.50x = 1,138 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.50x = 279,379
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,379/758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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