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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.77, 1,113.20 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.77, 1,113.20 and 357.29 is: 536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.77 : 1,113.20 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.77/1,113.20 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.77x = 1,113.20 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.77x = 397,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,735.23/741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.20

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