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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740, 1,109.64 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740, 1,109.64 and 349.76 is: 524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 1,109.64 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/1,109.64 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 1,109.64 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 388,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,107.69/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.47

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