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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.34, 1,112.10 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.34, 1,112.10 and 356.50 is: 534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.34 : 1,112.10 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.34/1,112.10 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.34x = 1,112.10 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.34x = 396,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,463.65/741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.79

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