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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.46, 1,110.48 and 278.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.46, 1,110.48 and 278.21 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.46 : 1,110.48 = 278.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.46/1,110.48 = 278.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.46x = 1,110.48 × 278.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.46x = 308,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,941.09/740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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