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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.08, 1,115.16 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.08, 1,115.16 and 378.04 is: 567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.08 : 1,115.16 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.08/1,115.16 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.08x = 1,115.16 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.08x = 421,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,575.09/743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.33

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