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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.16, 1,112.64 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.16, 1,112.64 and 351.96 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.16 : 1,112.64 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.16/1,112.64 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.16x = 1,112.64 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.16x = 391,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,604.77/742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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