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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,110.94 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,110.94 and 254.22 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,110.94 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,110.94 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,110.94 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 282,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,421.90/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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