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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.08, 1,119.36 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.08, 1,119.36 and 361.12 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.08 : 1,119.36 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.08/1,119.36 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.08x = 1,119.36 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.08x = 404,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,223.28/746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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