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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.69, 1,113.30 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.69, 1,113.30 and 352 is: 527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.69 : 1,113.30 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.69/1,113.30 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.69x = 1,113.30 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.69x = 391,881.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,881.60/742.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.65

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