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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.91, 1,111.08 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.91, 1,111.08 and 253.83 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.91 : 1,111.08 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.91/1,111.08 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.91x = 1,111.08 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.91x = 282,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,025.44/740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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