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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,112.18 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,112.18 and 254.31 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,112.18 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,112.18 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,112.18 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 282,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,837.22/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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