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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,113.21 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,113.21 and 357.18 is: 536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,113.21 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,113.21 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,113.21 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 397,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,616.35/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.12

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