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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.87, 1,111.30 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.87, 1,111.30 and 253.92 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.87 : 1,111.30 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.87/1,111.30 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.87x = 1,111.30 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.87x = 282,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,180.66/740.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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