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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.29, 1,109.52 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.29, 1,109.52 and 375.19 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.29 : 1,109.52 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.29/1,109.52 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.29x = 1,109.52 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.29x = 416,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,280.81/740.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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