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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.62, 1,110.36 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.62, 1,110.36 and 375.62 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.62 : 1,110.36 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.62/1,110.36 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.62x = 1,110.36 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.62x = 417,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,073.42/741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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