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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.08, 1,111.08 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.08, 1,111.08 and 308 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.08 : 1,111.08 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.08/1,111.08 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.08x = 1,111.08 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.08x = 342,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,212.64/741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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