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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.05, 1,111.33 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.05, 1,111.33 and 247.34 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.05 : 1,111.33 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.05/1,111.33 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.05x = 1,111.33 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.05x = 274,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,876.36/741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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