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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.48, 1,110.70 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.48, 1,110.70 and 278.24 is: 417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.48 : 1,110.70 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.48/1,110.70 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.48x = 1,110.70 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.48x = 309,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,041.17/740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.35

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