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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.68, 1,111.02 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.68, 1,111.02 and 278.67 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.68 : 1,111.02 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.68/1,111.02 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.68x = 1,111.02 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.68x = 309,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,611.06/740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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