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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.16, 1,119.65 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.16, 1,119.65 and 361.41 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.16 : 1,119.65 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.16/1,119.65 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.16x = 1,119.65 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.16x = 404,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,650.90/746.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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