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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,112.73 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,112.73 and 254.91 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,112.73 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,112.73 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,112.73 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 283,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,646.00/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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