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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.16, 1,111.60 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.16, 1,111.60 and 376.16 is: 564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.16 : 1,111.60 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.16/1,111.60 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.16x = 1,111.60 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.16x = 418,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,139.46/741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.17

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