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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,110.78 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,110.78 and 350.75 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,110.78 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,110.78 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,110.78 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 389,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,606.09/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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