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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.18, 1,109.90 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.18, 1,109.90 and 253.06 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.18 : 1,109.90 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.18/1,109.90 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.18x = 1,109.90 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.18x = 280,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,871.29/740.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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