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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,110.52 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,110.52 and 375.36 is: 562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,110.52 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,110.52 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,110.52 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 416,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,844.79/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.73

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