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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,111.56 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,111.56 and 247.30 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,111.56 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,111.56 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,111.56 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 274,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,888.79/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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