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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.13, 1,115.37 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.13, 1,115.37 and 353.34 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.13 : 1,115.37 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.13/1,115.37 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.13x = 1,115.37 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.13x = 394,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,104.84/743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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