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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.21, 1,110.50 and 278.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.21, 1,110.50 and 278.00 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.21 : 1,110.50 = 278.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.21/1,110.50 = 278.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.21x = 1,110.50 × 278.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.21x = 308,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,712.06/740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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