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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.38, 1,112.08 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.38, 1,112.08 and 356.90 is: 535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.38 : 1,112.08 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.38/1,112.08 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.38x = 1,112.08 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.38x = 396,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,901.35/741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.35

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