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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,115.74 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,115.74 and 353.57 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,115.74 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,115.74 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,115.74 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 394,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,486.61/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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