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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.52, 1,119.18 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.52, 1,119.18 and 361.56 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.52 : 1,119.18 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.52/1,119.18 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.52x = 1,119.18 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.52x = 404,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,650.72/746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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