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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,110.03 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,110.03 and 253.45 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,110.03 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,110.03 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,110.03 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 281,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,337.10/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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