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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,110.09 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,110.09 and 374.60 is: 561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,110.09 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,110.09 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,110.09 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 415,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,839.71/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.88

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