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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.92, 1,117.47 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.92, 1,117.47 and 349.32 is: 524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.92 : 1,117.47 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.92/1,117.47 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.92x = 1,117.47 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.92x = 390,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,354.62/744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.02

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