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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.77, 1,115.66 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.77, 1,115.66 and 358.93 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.77 : 1,115.66 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.77/1,115.66 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.77x = 1,115.66 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.77x = 400,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,443.84/743.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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