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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,112.27 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,112.27 and 254.36 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,112.27 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,112.27 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,112.27 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 282,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,918.51/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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