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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.72, 1,138.24 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.72, 1,138.24 and 238.68 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.72 : 1,138.24 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.72/1,138.24 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.72x = 1,138.24 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.72x = 271,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,675.12/758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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