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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.28, 1,110.05 and 393.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.28, 1,110.05 and 393.81 is: 590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.28 : 1,110.05 = 393.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.28/1,110.05 = 393.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.28x = 1,110.05 × 393.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.28x = 437,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,141.27/740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.51

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