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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.53, 1,137.79 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.53, 1,137.79 and 238.57 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.53 : 1,137.79 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.53/1,137.79 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.53x = 1,137.79 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.53x = 271,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,446.41/758.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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