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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.83, 1,110.85 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.83, 1,110.85 and 369.83 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.83 : 1,110.85 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.83/1,110.85 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.83x = 1,110.85 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.83x = 410,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,827.51/740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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