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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,112.08 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,112.08 and 308.16 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,112.08 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,112.08 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,112.08 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 342,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,698.57/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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