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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.32, 1,114.26 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.32, 1,114.26 and 358.12 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.32 : 1,114.26 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.32/1,114.26 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.32x = 1,114.26 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.32x = 399,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,038.79/743.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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