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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.85, 1,111.17 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.85, 1,111.17 and 253.83 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.85 : 1,111.17 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.85/1,111.17 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.85x = 1,111.17 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.85x = 282,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,048.28/740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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