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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.58, 1,110.75 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.58, 1,110.75 and 247.34 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.58 : 1,110.75 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.58/1,110.75 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.58x = 1,110.75 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.58x = 274,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,728.28/740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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