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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.28, 1,114.92 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.28, 1,114.92 and 358.56 is: 537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.28 : 1,114.92 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.28/1,114.92 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.28x = 1,114.92 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.28x = 399,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,765.72/743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.84

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