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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.03, 1,117.95 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.03, 1,117.95 and 360.28 is: 540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.03 : 1,117.95 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.03/1,117.95 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.03x = 1,117.95 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.03x = 402,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,777.10/745.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.62

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