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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.13, 1,110.26 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.13, 1,110.26 and 350.02 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.13 : 1,110.26 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.13/1,110.26 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.13x = 1,110.26 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.13x = 388,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,613.21/740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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