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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.65, 1,137.39 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.65, 1,137.39 and 347.49 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.65 : 1,137.39 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.65/1,137.39 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.65x = 1,137.39 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.65x = 395,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,232.30/758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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