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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.29, 1,114.11 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.29, 1,114.11 and 377.31 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.29 : 1,114.11 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.29/1,114.11 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.29x = 1,114.11 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.29x = 420,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,364.84/742.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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