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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,111.41 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,111.41 and 340.37 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,111.41 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,111.41 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,111.41 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 378,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,288.92/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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