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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.28, 1,109.94 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.28, 1,109.94 and 355 is: 532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.28 : 1,109.94 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.28/1,109.94 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.28x = 1,109.94 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.28x = 394,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,028.70/740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.27

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