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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,138.44 and 238.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,138.44 and 238.99 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,138.44 = 238.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,138.44 = 238.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,138.44 × 238.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 272,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,079.16/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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