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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.71, 1,117.72 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.71, 1,117.72 and 350.58 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.71 : 1,117.72 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.71/1,117.72 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.71x = 1,117.72 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.71x = 391,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,854.91/745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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