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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,138.82 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,138.82 and 368.78 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,138.82 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,138.82 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,138.82 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 419,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,966.50/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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