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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,111.38 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,111.38 and 302.37 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,111.38 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,111.38 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,111.38 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 336,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,047.97/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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