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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.02, 1,109.04 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.02, 1,109.04 and 350.20 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.02 : 1,109.04 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.02/1,109.04 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.02x = 1,109.04 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.02x = 388,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,385.81/740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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