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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.42, 1,110.36 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.42, 1,110.36 and 253.34 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.42 : 1,110.36 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.42/1,110.36 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.42x = 1,110.36 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.42x = 281,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,298.60/740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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