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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.65, 1,111.17 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.65, 1,111.17 and 253.71 is: 380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.65 : 1,111.17 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.65/1,111.17 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.65x = 1,111.17 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.65x = 281,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,914.94/740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.63

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