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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.73, 1,111.13 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.73, 1,111.13 and 350.65 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.73 : 1,111.13 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.73/1,111.13 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.73x = 1,111.13 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.73x = 389,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,617.73/740.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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