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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,110.65 and 253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,110.65 and 253.67 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,110.65 = 253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,110.65 = 253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,110.65 × 253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 281,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,731.76/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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