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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740, 1,110 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740, 1,110 and 277.89 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 1,110 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/1,110 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 1,110 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 308,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,452.35/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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