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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.18, 1,115.64 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.18, 1,115.64 and 353.96 is: 530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.18 : 1,115.64 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.18/1,115.64 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.18x = 1,115.64 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.18x = 394,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,891.93/744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.64

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