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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.58, 1,111.08 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.58, 1,111.08 and 253.62 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.58 : 1,111.08 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.58/1,111.08 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.58x = 1,111.08 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.58x = 281,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,792.11/740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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