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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,137.56 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,137.56 and 296.28 is: 444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,137.56 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,137.56 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,137.56 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 337,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,036.28/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.33

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