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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.65, 1,138 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.65, 1,138 and 265.11 is: 397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.65 : 1,138 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.65/1,138 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.65x = 1,138 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.65x = 301,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,689.49/758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.67

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