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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,110.26 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,110.26 and 307.01 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,110.26 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,110.26 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,110.26 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 340,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,860.92/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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