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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.15, 1,109.89 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.15, 1,109.89 and 253 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.15 : 1,109.89 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.15/1,109.89 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.15x = 1,109.89 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.15x = 280,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,802.17/740.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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