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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.57, 1,111.62 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.57, 1,111.62 and 350.88 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.57 : 1,111.62 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.57/1,111.62 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.57x = 1,111.62 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.57x = 390,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,037.91/741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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