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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.34, 1,119.60 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.34, 1,119.60 and 361.50 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.34 : 1,119.60 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.34/1,119.60 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.34x = 1,119.60 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.34x = 404,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,735.40/746.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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