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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,110.96 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,110.96 and 254.04 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,110.96 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,110.96 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,110.96 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 282,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,228.28/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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