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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.72, 1,111.04 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.72, 1,111.04 and 253.72 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.72 : 1,111.04 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.72/1,111.04 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.72x = 1,111.04 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.72x = 281,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,893.07/740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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