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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,115.08 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,115.08 and 310.16 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,115.08 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,115.08 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,115.08 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 345,853.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,853.21/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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