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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.84, 1,114.28 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.84, 1,114.28 and 358.36 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.84 : 1,114.28 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.84/1,114.28 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.84x = 1,114.28 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.84x = 399,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,313.38/742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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