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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.01, 1,110.32 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.01, 1,110.32 and 253.09 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.01 : 1,110.32 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.01/1,110.32 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.01x = 1,110.32 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.01x = 281,010.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,010.89/740.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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