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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.49, 1,109.93 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.49, 1,109.93 and 252.87 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.49 : 1,109.93 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.49/1,109.93 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.49x = 1,109.93 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.49x = 280,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,666.73/740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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