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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,109.44 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,109.44 and 253.22 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,109.44 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,109.44 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,109.44 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 280,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,931.76/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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