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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.35, 1,114.20 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.35, 1,114.20 and 377.39 is: 566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.35 : 1,114.20 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.35/1,114.20 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.35x = 1,114.20 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.35x = 420,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,482.37/742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.42

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