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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.63, 1,137.54 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.63, 1,137.54 and 238.54 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.63 : 1,137.54 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.63/1,137.54 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.63x = 1,137.54 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.63x = 271,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,343.10/758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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