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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.82, 1,111.35 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.82, 1,111.35 and 356.07 is: 534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.82 : 1,111.35 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.82/1,111.35 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.82x = 1,111.35 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.82x = 395,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,718.39/740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.16

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