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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.32, 1,110.36 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.32, 1,110.36 and 416.32 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.32 : 1,110.36 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.32/1,110.36 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.32x = 1,110.36 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.32x = 462,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,265.08/740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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