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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.39, 1,110.71 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.39, 1,110.71 and 323.90 is: 485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.39 : 1,110.71 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.39/1,110.71 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.39x = 1,110.71 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.39x = 359,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,758.39/740.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.90

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