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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,112.39 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,112.39 and 254.71 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,112.39 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,112.39 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,112.39 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 283,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,333.76/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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