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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.07, 1,113.86 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.07, 1,113.86 and 352.38 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.07 : 1,113.86 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.07/1,113.86 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.07x = 1,113.86 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.07x = 392,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,501.99/743.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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