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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.80, 1,115.76 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.80, 1,115.76 and 359.60 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.80 : 1,115.76 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.80/1,115.76 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.80x = 1,115.76 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.80x = 401,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,227.30/744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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