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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.66, 1,111.71 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.66, 1,111.71 and 356.18 is: 534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.66 : 1,111.71 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.66/1,111.71 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.66x = 1,111.71 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.66x = 395,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,968.87/740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.62

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