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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,110.33 and 350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,110.33 and 350.41 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,110.33 = 350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,110.33 = 350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,110.33 × 350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 389,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,070.74/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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