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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,115.27 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,115.27 and 358.56 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,115.27 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,115.27 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,115.27 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 399,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,891.21/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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