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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,110.61 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,110.61 and 253.43 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,110.61 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,110.61 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,110.61 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 281,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,460.82/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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