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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.01, 1,111.28 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.01, 1,111.28 and 308.06 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.01 : 1,111.28 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.01/1,111.28 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.01x = 1,111.28 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.01x = 342,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,344.47/741.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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