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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,110.18 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,110.18 and 253.08 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,110.18 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,110.18 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,110.18 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 280,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,964.35/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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