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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.23, 1,119.36 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.23, 1,119.36 and 356.28 is: 534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.23 : 1,119.36 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.23/1,119.36 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.23x = 1,119.36 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.23x = 398,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,805.58/746.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.43

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