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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.91, 1,111.05 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.91, 1,111.05 and 355.89 is: 533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.91 : 1,111.05 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.91/1,111.05 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.91x = 1,111.05 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.91x = 395,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,411.58/740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.68

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