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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.56, 1,114.26 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.56, 1,114.26 and 358.36 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.56 : 1,114.26 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.56/1,114.26 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.56x = 1,114.26 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.56x = 399,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,306.21/743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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