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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.30, 1,112.97 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.30, 1,112.97 and 376.34 is: 565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.30 : 1,112.97 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.30/1,112.97 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.30x = 1,112.97 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.30x = 418,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,855.13/741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.03

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