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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.02, 1,118.49 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.02, 1,118.49 and 361 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.02 : 1,118.49 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.02/1,118.49 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.02x = 1,118.49 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.02x = 403,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,774.89/746.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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