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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.15, 1,109.59 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.15, 1,109.59 and 355.13 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.15 : 1,109.59 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.15/1,109.59 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.15x = 1,109.59 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.15x = 394,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,048.70/740.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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