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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.31, 1,110.24 and 253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.31, 1,110.24 and 253.29 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.31 : 1,110.24 = 253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.31/1,110.24 = 253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.31x = 1,110.24 × 253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.31x = 281,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,212.69/740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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