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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,111.56 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,111.56 and 308 is: 462

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,111.56 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,111.56 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,111.56 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 342,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,360.48/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462

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