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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.89, 1,110.71 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.89, 1,110.71 and 350.66 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.89 : 1,110.71 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.89/1,110.71 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.89x = 1,110.71 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.89x = 389,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,479.82/740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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