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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.50, 1,109.88 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.50, 1,109.88 and 253.15 is: 379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.50 : 1,109.88 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.50/1,109.88 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.50x = 1,109.88 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.50x = 280,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,966.12/740.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.43

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