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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.30, 1,118.22 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.30, 1,118.22 and 360.28 is: 540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.30 : 1,118.22 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.30/1,118.22 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.30x = 1,118.22 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.30x = 402,874.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,874.37/745.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.55

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