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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.17, 1,110.39 and 278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.17, 1,110.39 and 278.27 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.17 : 1,110.39 = 278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.17/1,110.39 = 278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.17x = 1,110.39 × 278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.17x = 308,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,988.23/740.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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