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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.85, 1,110.83 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.85, 1,110.83 and 350.33 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.85 : 1,110.83 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.85/1,110.83 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.85x = 1,110.83 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.85x = 389,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,149.77/740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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