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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.56, 1,117.53 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.56, 1,117.53 and 360 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.56 : 1,117.53 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.56/1,117.53 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.56x = 1,117.53 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.56x = 402,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,310.80/745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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