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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.59, 1,115.27 and 353.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.59, 1,115.27 and 353.99 is: 530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.59 : 1,115.27 = 353.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.59/1,115.27 = 353.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.59x = 1,115.27 × 353.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.59x = 394,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,787.08/744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.21

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