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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.81, 1,114.10 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.81, 1,114.10 and 358.25 is: 536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.81 : 1,114.10 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.81/1,114.10 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.81x = 1,114.10 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.81x = 399,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,124.53/743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.59

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