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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.16, 1,110.54 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.16, 1,110.54 and 278.74 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.16 : 1,110.54 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.16/1,110.54 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.16x = 1,110.54 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.16x = 309,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,551.92/741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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