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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.21, 1,111.92 and 278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.21, 1,111.92 and 278.85 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.21 : 1,111.92 = 278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.21/1,111.92 = 278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.21x = 1,111.92 × 278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.21x = 310,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,057.50/741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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