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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.36, 1,110.94 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.36, 1,110.94 and 278.45 is: 417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.36 : 1,110.94 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.36/1,110.94 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.36x = 1,110.94 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.36x = 309,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,341.24/740.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.83

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