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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.88, 1,111.38 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.88, 1,111.38 and 356.12 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.88 : 1,111.38 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.88/1,111.38 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.88x = 1,111.38 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.88x = 395,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,784.65/740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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