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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.43, 1,112.20 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.43, 1,112.20 and 351.88 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.43 : 1,112.20 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.43/1,112.20 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.43x = 1,112.20 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.43x = 391,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,357.28/742.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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