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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.45, 1,111.36 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.45, 1,111.36 and 375.50 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.45 : 1,111.36 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.45/1,111.36 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.45x = 1,111.36 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.45x = 417,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,315.68/740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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