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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.91, 1,138.32 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.91, 1,138.32 and 265.28 is: 397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.91 : 1,138.32 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.91/1,138.32 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.91x = 1,138.32 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.91x = 301,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,976.38/758.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.91

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