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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,112.36 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,112.36 and 356.88 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,112.36 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,112.36 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,112.36 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 396,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,979.04/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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