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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.60, 1,110.74 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.60, 1,110.74 and 355.64 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.60 : 1,110.74 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.60/1,110.74 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.60x = 1,110.74 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.60x = 395,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,023.57/740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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