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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.38, 1,111.32 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.38, 1,111.32 and 279.08 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.38 : 1,111.32 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.38/1,111.32 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.38x = 1,111.32 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.38x = 310,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,147.19/741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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