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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.66, 1,138.08 and 271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.66, 1,138.08 and 271.67 is: 407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.66 : 1,138.08 = 271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.66/1,138.08 = 271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.66x = 1,138.08 × 271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.66x = 309,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,176.50/758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.53

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