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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.66, 1,114.71 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.66, 1,114.71 and 358.18 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.66 : 1,114.71 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.66/1,114.71 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.66x = 1,114.71 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.66x = 399,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,266.83/742.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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