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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,138.18 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,138.18 and 265.08 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,138.18 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,138.18 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,138.18 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 301,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,709.18/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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