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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,138.38 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,138.38 and 272.31 is: 408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,138.38 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,138.38 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,138.38 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 309,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,997.04/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.23

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