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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.47, 1,117.10 and 354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.47, 1,117.10 and 354.91 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.47 : 1,117.10 = 354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.47/1,117.10 = 354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.47x = 1,117.10 × 354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.47x = 396,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,462.60/744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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