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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.96, 1,111.05 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.96, 1,111.05 and 370.36 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.96 : 1,111.05 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.96/1,111.05 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.96x = 1,111.05 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.96x = 411,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,488.48/740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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