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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740, 1,110.06 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740, 1,110.06 and 246.30 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 1,110.06 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/1,110.06 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 1,110.06 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 273,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,407.78/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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