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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,116.84 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,116.84 and 359.60 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,116.84 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,116.84 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,116.84 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 401,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,615.66/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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