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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.97, 1,110.35 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.97, 1,110.35 and 349.77 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.97 : 1,110.35 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.97/1,110.35 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.97x = 1,110.35 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.97x = 388,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,370.85/739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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