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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.90, 1,137.96 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.90, 1,137.96 and 296.33 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.90 : 1,137.96 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.90/1,137.96 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.90x = 1,137.96 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.90x = 337,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,206.00/758.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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