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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.22, 1,115.08 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.22, 1,115.08 and 353.54 is: 530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.22 : 1,115.08 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.22/1,115.08 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.22x = 1,115.08 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.22x = 394,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,225.38/743.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.43

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