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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.53, 1,112.37 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.53, 1,112.37 and 376.09 is: 564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.53 : 1,112.37 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.53/1,112.37 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.53x = 1,112.37 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.53x = 418,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,351.23/741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.17

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