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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,137.93 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,137.93 and 271.56 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,137.93 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,137.93 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,137.93 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 309,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,016.27/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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