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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,112.88 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,112.88 and 358.40 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,112.88 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,112.88 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,112.88 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 398,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,856.19/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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