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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740, 1,110.03 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740, 1,110.03 and 277.73 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 1,110.03 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/1,110.03 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 1,110.03 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 308,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,287.24/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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