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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.06, 1,112.28 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.06, 1,112.28 and 356.50 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.06 : 1,112.28 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.06/1,112.28 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.06x = 1,112.28 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.06x = 396,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,527.82/742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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