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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,109.88 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,109.88 and 277.92 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,109.88 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,109.88 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,109.88 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 308,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,457.85/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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