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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.02, 1,110.03 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.02, 1,110.03 and 355.18 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.02 : 1,110.03 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.02/1,110.03 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.02x = 1,110.03 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.02x = 394,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,260.46/740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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