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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,110.32 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,110.32 and 271.71 is: 407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,110.32 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,110.32 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,110.32 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 301,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,688.50/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.57

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