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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.38, 1,116.09 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.38, 1,116.09 and 378.42 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.38 : 1,116.09 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.38/1,116.09 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.38x = 1,116.09 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.38x = 422,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,346.59/743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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