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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.86, 1,116.46 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.86, 1,116.46 and 349.74 is: 524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.86 : 1,116.46 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.86/1,116.46 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.86x = 1,116.46 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.86x = 390,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,467.03/744.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.21

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