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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744, 1,116.16 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744, 1,116.16 and 311.52 is: 467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,116.16 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,116.16 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,116.16 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 347,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,706.16/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.35

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