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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.19, 1,110.45 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.19, 1,110.45 and 246.75 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.19 : 1,110.45 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.19/1,110.45 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.19x = 1,110.45 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.19x = 274,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,003.54/740.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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