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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,112.32 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,112.32 and 356.64 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,112.32 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,112.32 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,112.32 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 396,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,697.80/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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