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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.10, 1,111.74 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.10, 1,111.74 and 272.54 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.10 : 1,111.74 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.10/1,111.74 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.10x = 1,111.74 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.10x = 302,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,993.62/741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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