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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.39, 1,111.45 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.39, 1,111.45 and 351.16 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.39 : 1,111.45 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.39/1,111.45 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.39x = 1,111.45 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.39x = 390,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,296.78/741.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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