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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.88, 1,111.44 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.88, 1,111.44 and 308.10 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.88 : 1,111.44 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.88/1,111.44 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.88x = 1,111.44 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.88x = 342,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,434.66/740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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