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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.46, 1,112.29 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.46, 1,112.29 and 254.38 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.46 : 1,112.29 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.46/1,112.29 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.46x = 1,112.29 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.46x = 282,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,938.77/741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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