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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,112.24 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,112.24 and 254.60 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,112.24 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,112.24 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,112.24 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 283,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,176.30/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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