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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.16, 1,113.96 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.16, 1,113.96 and 357.68 is: 536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.16 : 1,113.96 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.16/1,113.96 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.16x = 1,113.96 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.16x = 398,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,441.21/742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.87

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