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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.10, 1,111.76 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.10, 1,111.76 and 308.02 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.10 : 1,111.76 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.10/1,111.76 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.10x = 1,111.76 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.10x = 342,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,444.32/741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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