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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.49, 1,110.40 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.49, 1,110.40 and 350.40 is: 525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.49 : 1,110.40 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.49/1,110.40 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.49x = 1,110.40 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.49x = 389,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,084.16/740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.44

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