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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.33, 1,111.17 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.33, 1,111.17 and 375.38 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.33 : 1,111.17 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.33/1,111.17 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.33x = 1,111.17 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.33x = 417,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,110.99/740.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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