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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.54, 1,113.77 and 352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.54, 1,113.77 and 352.25 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.54 : 1,113.77 = 352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.54/1,113.77 = 352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.54x = 1,113.77 × 352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.54x = 392,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,329.15/742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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