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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.16, 1,112.44 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.16, 1,112.44 and 376.20 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.16 : 1,112.44 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.16/1,112.44 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.16x = 1,112.44 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.16x = 418,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,499.93/741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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