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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,137.61 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,137.61 and 238.58 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,137.61 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,137.61 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,137.61 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 271,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,410.99/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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