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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,113.12 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,113.12 and 352.32 is: 528.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,113.12 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,113.12 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,113.12 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 392,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,174.44/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.89

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