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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.05, 1,112.07 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.05, 1,112.07 and 351.99 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.05 : 1,112.07 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.05/1,112.07 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.05x = 1,112.07 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.05x = 391,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,437.52/742.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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