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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.28, 1,109.68 and 253.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.28, 1,109.68 and 253.00 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.28 : 1,109.68 = 253.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.28/1,109.68 = 253.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.28x = 1,109.68 × 253.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.28x = 280,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,751.22/740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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