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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.28, 1,112.12 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.28, 1,112.12 and 254.34 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.28 : 1,112.12 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.28/1,112.12 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.28x = 1,112.12 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.28x = 282,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,856.60/741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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