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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.92, 1,138.38 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.92, 1,138.38 and 265.32 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.92 : 1,138.38 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.92/1,138.38 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.92x = 1,138.38 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.92x = 302,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,039.05/758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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