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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.91, 1,115.25 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.91, 1,115.25 and 353.76 is: 530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.91 : 1,115.25 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.91/1,115.25 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.91x = 1,115.25 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.91x = 394,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,530.84/743.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.35

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