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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.06, 1,110.20 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.06, 1,110.20 and 277.77 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.06 : 1,110.20 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.06/1,110.20 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.06x = 1,110.20 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.06x = 308,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,383.03/740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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