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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,111.14 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,111.14 and 253.95 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,111.14 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,111.14 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,111.14 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 282,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,174.00/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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