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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.24, 1,120.04 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.24, 1,120.04 and 356.48 is: 535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.24 : 1,120.04 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.24/1,120.04 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.24x = 1,120.04 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.24x = 399,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,270.08/746.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.04

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