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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.32, 1,115.25 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.32, 1,115.25 and 310.51 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.32 : 1,115.25 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.32/1,115.25 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.32x = 1,115.25 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.32x = 346,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,296.28/743.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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