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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.01, 1,116.34 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.01, 1,116.34 and 379.30 is: 568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.01 : 1,116.34 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.01/1,116.34 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.01x = 1,116.34 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.01x = 423,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,427.76/745.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.35

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