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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.25, 1,114.40 and 377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.25, 1,114.40 and 377.29 is: 566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.25 : 1,114.40 = 377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.25/1,114.40 = 377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.25x = 1,114.40 × 377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.25x = 420,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,454.31/742.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.46

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