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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.40, 1,117.50 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.40, 1,117.50 and 349.46 is: 524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.40 : 1,117.50 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.40/1,117.50 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.40x = 1,117.50 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.40x = 390,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,521.55/744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.61

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