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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.20, 1,111.80 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.20, 1,111.80 and 351.66 is: 526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.20 : 1,111.80 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.20/1,111.80 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.20x = 1,111.80 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.20x = 390,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,975.59/742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.78

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