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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.24, 1,110.11 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.24, 1,110.11 and 253.35 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.24 : 1,110.11 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.24/1,110.11 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.24x = 1,110.11 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.24x = 281,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,245.10/740.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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