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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,110.80 and 278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,110.80 and 278.53 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,110.80 = 278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,110.80 = 278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,110.80 × 278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 309,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,389.04/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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