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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.40, 1,110.79 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.40, 1,110.79 and 253.46 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.40 : 1,110.79 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.40/1,110.79 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.40x = 1,110.79 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.40x = 281,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,535.28/740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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