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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.17, 1,112.00 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.17, 1,112.00 and 254.23 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.17 : 1,112.00 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.17/1,112.00 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.17x = 1,112.00 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.17x = 282,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,696.93/741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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