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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.00, 1,110.24 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.00, 1,110.24 and 350.12 is: 525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.00 : 1,110.24 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.00/1,110.24 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.00x = 1,110.24 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.00x = 388,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,720.00/740.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.30

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