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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.55, 1,111.32 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.55, 1,111.32 and 302.16 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.55 : 1,111.32 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.55/1,111.32 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.55x = 1,111.32 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.55x = 335,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,796.45/740.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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