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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.84, 1,115.85 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.84, 1,115.85 and 359 is: 538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.84 : 1,115.85 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.84/1,115.85 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.84x = 1,115.85 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.84x = 400,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,590.15/743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.54

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