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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.27, 1,110.15 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.27, 1,110.15 and 253.21 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.27 : 1,110.15 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.27/1,110.15 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.27x = 1,110.15 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.27x = 281,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,094.26/740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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