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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.27, 1,137.38 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.27, 1,137.38 and 347.99 is: 521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.27 : 1,137.38 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.27/1,137.38 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.27x = 1,137.38 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.27x = 395,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,796.87/759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.29

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