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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.29, 1,110.36 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.29, 1,110.36 and 253.28 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.29 : 1,110.36 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.29/1,110.36 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.29x = 1,110.36 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.29x = 281,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,231.98/740.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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