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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.03, 1,110.04 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.03, 1,110.04 and 349.90 is: 524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.03 : 1,110.04 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.03/1,110.04 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.03x = 1,110.04 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.03x = 388,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,403.00/740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.85

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