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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.80, 1,110.27 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.80, 1,110.27 and 375.68 is: 563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.80 : 1,110.27 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.80/1,110.27 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.80x = 1,110.27 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.80x = 417,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,106.23/740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.05

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