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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.73, 1,110.84 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.73, 1,110.84 and 272.10 is: 408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.73 : 1,110.84 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.73/1,110.84 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.73x = 1,110.84 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.73x = 302,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,259.56/740.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.06

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