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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.79, 1,137.85 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.79, 1,137.85 and 238.66 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.79 : 1,137.85 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.79/1,137.85 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.79x = 1,137.85 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.79x = 271,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,559.28/758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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