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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,110.24 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,110.24 and 306.96 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,110.24 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,110.24 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,110.24 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 340,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,799.27/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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