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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.38, 1,111.06 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.38, 1,111.06 and 307.44 is: 461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.38 : 1,111.06 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.38/1,111.06 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.38x = 1,111.06 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.38x = 341,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,584.29/740.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.36

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