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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.55, 1,137.85 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.55, 1,137.85 and 238.54 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.55 : 1,137.85 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.55/1,137.85 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.55x = 1,137.85 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.55x = 271,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,422.74/758.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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