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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,111.41 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,111.41 and 376.02 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,111.41 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,111.41 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,111.41 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 417,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,912.39/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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