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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.01, 1,113.35 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.01, 1,113.35 and 377.30 is: 565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.01 : 1,113.35 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.01/1,113.35 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.01x = 1,113.35 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.01x = 420,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,059.50/743.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.35

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