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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,109.92 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,109.92 and 253.16 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,109.92 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,109.92 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,109.92 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 280,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,987.35/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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