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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.48, 1,118.76 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.48, 1,118.76 and 361 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.48 : 1,118.76 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.48/1,118.76 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.48x = 1,118.76 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.48x = 403,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,872.36/745.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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