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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,112.15 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,112.15 and 254.82 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,112.15 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,112.15 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,112.15 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 283,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,391.23/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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