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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.40, 1,111.29 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.40, 1,111.29 and 375.45 is: 563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.40 : 1,111.29 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.40/1,111.29 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.40x = 1,111.29 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.40x = 417,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,231.42/740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.52

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