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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.42, 1,115.90 and 353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.42, 1,115.90 and 353.74 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.42 : 1,115.90 = 353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.42/1,115.90 = 353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.42x = 1,115.90 × 353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.42x = 394,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,738.47/744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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