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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,111.81 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,111.81 and 356.19 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,111.81 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,111.81 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,111.81 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 396,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,013.27/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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