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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.26, 1,111.76 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.26, 1,111.76 and 254.32 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.26 : 1,111.76 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.26/1,111.76 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.26x = 1,111.76 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.26x = 282,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,742.80/741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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