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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.63, 1,110.06 and 344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.63, 1,110.06 and 344.78 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.63 : 1,110.06 = 344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.63/1,110.06 = 344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.63x = 1,110.06 × 344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.63x = 382,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,726.49/740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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