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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.41, 1,118.52 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.41, 1,118.52 and 360.66 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.41 : 1,118.52 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.41/1,118.52 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.41x = 1,118.52 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.41x = 403,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,399.88/745.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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