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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,138.68 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,138.68 and 348.05 is: 522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,138.68 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,138.68 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,138.68 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 396,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,311.88/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.44

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