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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742, 1,113.56 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742, 1,113.56 and 357.24 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,113.56 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,113.56 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,113.56 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 397,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,808.17/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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