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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.56, 1,119.03 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.56, 1,119.03 and 361 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.56 : 1,119.03 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.56/1,119.03 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.56x = 1,119.03 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.56x = 403,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,969.83/746.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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