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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.56, 1,115.22 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.56, 1,115.22 and 359 is: 537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.56 : 1,115.22 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.56/1,115.22 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.56x = 1,115.22 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.56x = 400,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,363.98/744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.72

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