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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.13, 1,109.99 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.13, 1,109.99 and 253.17 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.13 : 1,109.99 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.13/1,109.99 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.13x = 1,109.99 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.13x = 281,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,014.90/740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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