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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.77, 1,114.38 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.77, 1,114.38 and 353.07 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.77 : 1,114.38 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.77/1,114.38 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.77x = 1,114.38 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.77x = 393,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,454.15/742.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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