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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.83, 1,111.14 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.83, 1,111.14 and 351.24 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.83 : 1,111.14 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.83/1,111.14 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.83x = 1,111.14 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.83x = 390,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,276.81/741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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