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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.33, 1,120.11 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.33, 1,120.11 and 357.40 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.33 : 1,120.11 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.33/1,120.11 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.33x = 1,120.11 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.33x = 400,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,327.31/747.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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