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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.26, 1,111.16 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.26, 1,111.16 and 308.18 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.26 : 1,111.16 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.26/1,111.16 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.26x = 1,111.16 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.26x = 342,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,432.50/741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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