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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.59, 1,138 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.59, 1,138 and 271.54 is: 407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.59 : 1,138 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.59/1,138 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.59x = 1,138 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.59x = 309,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,012.52/758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.35

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