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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.43, 1,110.78 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.43, 1,110.78 and 253.47 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.43 : 1,110.78 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.43/1,110.78 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.43x = 1,110.78 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.43x = 281,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,549.41/740.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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