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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.49, 1,110.41 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.49, 1,110.41 and 253.59 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.49 : 1,110.41 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.49/1,110.41 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.49x = 1,110.41 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.49x = 281,588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,588.87/740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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