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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.86, 1,111.42 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.86, 1,111.42 and 253.80 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.86 : 1,111.42 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.86/1,111.42 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.86x = 1,111.42 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.86x = 282,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,078.71/740.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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