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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,110.15 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,110.15 and 301.35 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,110.15 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,110.15 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,110.15 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 334,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,543.70/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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