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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.58, 1,110.10 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.58, 1,110.10 and 278.03 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.58 : 1,110.10 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.58/1,110.10 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.58x = 1,110.10 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.58x = 308,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,641.10/740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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