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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.85, 1,111.38 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.85, 1,111.38 and 247.09 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.85 : 1,111.38 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.85/1,111.38 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.85x = 1,111.38 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.85x = 274,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,609.65/740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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