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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.41, 1,112.10 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.41, 1,112.10 and 302.34 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.41 : 1,112.10 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.41/1,112.10 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.41x = 1,112.10 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.41x = 336,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,232.31/741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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