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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.83, 1,112.42 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.83, 1,112.42 and 351.94 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.83 : 1,112.42 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.83/1,112.42 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.83x = 1,112.42 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.83x = 391,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,506.76/741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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