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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.24, 1,116.90 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.24, 1,116.90 and 355 is: 532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.24 : 1,116.90 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.24/1,116.90 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.24x = 1,116.90 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.24x = 396,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,499.50/745.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.04

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