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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.10, 1,110.96 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.10, 1,110.96 and 254.03 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.10 : 1,110.96 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.10/1,110.96 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.10x = 1,110.96 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.10x = 282,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,219.95/741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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