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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.57, 1,110.81 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.57, 1,110.81 and 253.62 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.57 : 1,110.81 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.57/1,110.81 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.57x = 1,110.81 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.57x = 281,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,723.63/740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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