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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.26, 1,111.07 and 375.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.26, 1,111.07 and 375.31 is: 563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.26 : 1,111.07 = 375.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.26/1,111.07 = 375.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.26x = 1,111.07 × 375.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.26x = 416,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,998.01/740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.31

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