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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.89, 1,111.18 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.89, 1,111.18 and 350.72 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.89 : 1,111.18 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.89/1,111.18 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.89x = 1,111.18 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.89x = 389,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,713.05/740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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