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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.54, 1,110.58 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.54, 1,110.58 and 375.44 is: 562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.54 : 1,110.58 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.54/1,110.58 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.54x = 1,110.58 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.54x = 416,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,956.16/741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.28

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