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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.52, 1,111.32 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.52, 1,111.32 and 356.04 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.52 : 1,111.32 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.52/1,111.32 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.52x = 1,111.32 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.52x = 395,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,674.37/740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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