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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.39, 1,110.05 and 278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.39, 1,110.05 and 278.13 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.39 : 1,110.05 = 278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.39/1,110.05 = 278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.39x = 1,110.05 × 278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.39x = 308,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,743.59/740.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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