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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,137.67 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,137.67 and 347.49 is: 521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,137.67 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,137.67 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,137.67 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 395,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,328.95/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.10

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