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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,109.64 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,109.64 and 344.88 is: 517.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,109.64 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,109.64 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,109.64 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 382,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,692.64/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.00

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