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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.18, 1,110.13 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.18, 1,110.13 and 301.32 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.18 : 1,110.13 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.18/1,110.13 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.18x = 1,110.13 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.18x = 334,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,504.37/740.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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