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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.41, 1,114.34 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.41, 1,114.34 and 357.93 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.41 : 1,114.34 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.41/1,114.34 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.41x = 1,114.34 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.41x = 398,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,853.93/742.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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