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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.99, 1,138.66 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.99, 1,138.66 and 238.98 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.99 : 1,138.66 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.99/1,138.66 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.99x = 1,138.66 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.99x = 272,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,110.38/758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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