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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.85, 1,110.59 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.85, 1,110.59 and 253.79 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.85 : 1,110.59 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.85/1,110.59 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.85x = 1,110.59 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.85x = 281,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,849.81/740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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