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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.52, 1,109.16 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.52, 1,109.16 and 374.68 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.52 : 1,109.16 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.52/1,109.16 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.52x = 1,109.16 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.52x = 415,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,580.07/740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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