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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.50, 1,113.57 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.50, 1,113.57 and 352.26 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.50 : 1,113.57 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.50/1,113.57 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.50x = 1,113.57 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.50x = 392,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,266.17/742.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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