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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,113.57 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,113.57 and 356.46 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,113.57 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,113.57 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,113.57 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 396,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,943.16/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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