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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.81, 1,116.95 and 354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.81, 1,116.95 and 354.80 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.81 : 1,116.95 = 354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.81/1,116.95 = 354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.81x = 1,116.95 × 354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.81x = 396,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,286.50/744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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