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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.14, 1,110.52 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.14, 1,110.52 and 375.04 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.14 : 1,110.52 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.14/1,110.52 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.14x = 1,110.52 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.14x = 416,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,489.42/740.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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