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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.19, 1,110.95 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.19, 1,110.95 and 375.21 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.19 : 1,110.95 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.19/1,110.95 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.19x = 1,110.95 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.19x = 416,835.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,835.96/741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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