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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,110.66 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,110.66 and 253.56 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,110.66 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,110.66 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,110.66 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 281,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,618.95/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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