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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.78, 1,111.15 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.78, 1,111.15 and 253.82 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.78 : 1,111.15 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.78/1,111.15 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.78x = 1,111.15 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.78x = 282,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,032.09/740.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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