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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.46, 1,110.30 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.46, 1,110.30 and 369.86 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.46 : 1,110.30 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.46/1,110.30 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.46x = 1,110.30 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.46x = 410,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,655.56/740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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