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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,110.64 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,110.64 and 254.03 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,110.64 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,110.64 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,110.64 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 282,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,130.96/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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