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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.97, 1,111.59 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.97, 1,111.59 and 253.89 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.97 : 1,111.59 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.97/1,111.59 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.97x = 1,111.59 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.97x = 282,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,221.59/740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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