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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.62, 1,138.00 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.62, 1,138.00 and 271.55 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.62 : 1,138.00 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.62/1,138.00 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.62x = 1,138.00 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.62x = 309,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,026.58/758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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