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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.80, 1,137.70 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.80, 1,137.70 and 347.37 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.80 : 1,137.70 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.80/1,137.70 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.80x = 1,137.70 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.80x = 395,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,202.85/758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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