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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.09, 1,111.52 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.09, 1,111.52 and 247.46 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.09 : 1,111.52 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.09/1,111.52 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.09x = 1,111.52 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.09x = 275,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,049.94/741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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