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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.56, 1,114.50 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.56, 1,114.50 and 358 is: 536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.56 : 1,114.50 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.56/1,114.50 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.56x = 1,114.50 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.56x = 398,991
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,991/743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.60

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