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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,114.14 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,114.14 and 352.96 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,114.14 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,114.14 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,114.14 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 393,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,246.85/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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