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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.06, 1,110.77 and 375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.06, 1,110.77 and 375.10 is: 562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.06 : 1,110.77 = 375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.06/1,110.77 = 375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.06x = 1,110.77 × 375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.06x = 416,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,649.83/740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.99

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