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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.62, 1,120.07 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.62, 1,120.07 and 233.50 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.62 : 1,120.07 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.62/1,120.07 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.62x = 1,120.07 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.62x = 261,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,536.35/746.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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