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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,111.29 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,111.29 and 253.77 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,111.29 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,111.29 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,111.29 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 282,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,012.06/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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