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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.52, 1,120.08 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.52, 1,120.08 and 361.50 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.52 : 1,120.08 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.52/1,120.08 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.52x = 1,120.08 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.52x = 404,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,908.92/746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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