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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.61, 1,137.78 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.61, 1,137.78 and 238.50 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.61 : 1,137.78 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.61/1,137.78 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.61x = 1,137.78 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.61x = 271,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,360.53/758.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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