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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,112 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,112 and 308.16 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,112 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,112 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,112 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 342,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,673.92/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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