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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.07, 1,112.36 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.07, 1,112.36 and 351.38 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.07 : 1,112.36 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.07/1,112.36 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.07x = 1,112.36 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.07x = 390,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,861.06/742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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