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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.87, 1,138.34 and 369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.87, 1,138.34 and 369.19 is: 553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.87 : 1,138.34 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.87/1,138.34 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.87x = 1,138.34 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.87x = 420,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,263.74/758.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.80

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