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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.13, 1,113.53 and 352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.13, 1,113.53 and 352.41 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.13 : 1,113.53 = 352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.13/1,113.53 = 352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.13x = 1,113.53 × 352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.13x = 392,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,417.35/742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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