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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.54, 1,138.25 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.54, 1,138.25 and 347.68 is: 521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.54 : 1,138.25 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.54/1,138.25 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.54x = 1,138.25 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.54x = 395,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,740.69/758.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.71

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