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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.80, 1,111.44 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.80, 1,111.44 and 254.16 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.80 : 1,111.44 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.80/1,111.44 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.80x = 1,111.44 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.80x = 282,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,483.59/740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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