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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.01, 1,111.82 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.01, 1,111.82 and 254.09 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.01 : 1,111.82 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.01/1,111.82 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.01x = 1,111.82 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.01x = 282,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,502.34/741.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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