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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,111.68 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,111.68 and 254.25 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,111.68 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,111.68 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,111.68 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 282,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,644.64/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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