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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.19, 1,110.69 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.19, 1,110.69 and 278.28 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.19 : 1,110.69 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.19/1,110.69 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.19x = 1,110.69 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.19x = 309,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,082.81/740.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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