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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.52, 1,120.04 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.52, 1,120.04 and 233.52 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.52 : 1,120.04 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.52/1,120.04 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.52x = 1,120.04 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.52x = 261,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,551.74/746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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