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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,112.28 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,112.28 and 254.88 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,112.28 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,112.28 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,112.28 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 283,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,492.80/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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