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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.36, 1,118.83 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.36, 1,118.83 and 356.16 is: 533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.36 : 1,118.83 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.36/1,118.83 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.36x = 1,118.83 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.36x = 398,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,482.49/746.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.90

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