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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.16, 1,118.46 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.16, 1,118.46 and 360.68 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.16 : 1,118.46 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.16/1,118.46 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.16x = 1,118.46 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.16x = 403,406.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,406.15/745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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