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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.13, 1,110.20 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.13, 1,110.20 and 354.21 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.13 : 1,110.20 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.13/1,110.20 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.13x = 1,110.20 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.13x = 393,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,243.94/740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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