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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.10, 1,111.33 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.10, 1,111.33 and 278.56 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.10 : 1,111.33 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.10/1,111.33 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.10x = 1,111.33 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.10x = 309,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,569.31/741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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