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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.57, 1,110.12 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.57, 1,110.12 and 349.88 is: 524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.57 : 1,110.12 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.57/1,110.12 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.57x = 1,110.12 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.57x = 388,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,404.40/740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.47

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