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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.59, 1,110.91 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.59, 1,110.91 and 247.04 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.59 : 1,110.91 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.59/1,110.91 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.59x = 1,110.91 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.59x = 274,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,439.21/740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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