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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.27, 1,110.71 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.27, 1,110.71 and 393.53 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.27 : 1,110.71 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.27/1,110.71 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.27x = 1,110.71 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.27x = 437,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,090.19/740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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