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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.46, 1,110.41 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.46, 1,110.41 and 253.38 is: 379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.46 : 1,110.41 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.46/1,110.41 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.46x = 1,110.41 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.46x = 281,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,355.69/740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.97

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