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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.17, 1,110.40 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.17, 1,110.40 and 277.94 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.17 : 1,110.40 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.17/1,110.40 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.17x = 1,110.40 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.17x = 308,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,627.35/740.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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