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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,136.58 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,136.58 and 347.31 is: 520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,136.58 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,136.58 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,136.58 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 394,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,745.60/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.27

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