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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,110.21 and 374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,110.21 and 374.51 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,110.21 = 374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,110.21 = 374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,110.21 × 374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 415,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,784.75/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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