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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.18, 1,110.27 and 374.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.18, 1,110.27 and 374.47 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.18 : 1,110.27 = 374.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.18/1,110.27 = 374.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.18x = 1,110.27 × 374.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.18x = 415,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,762.81/740.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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