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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.54, 1,112.44 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.54, 1,112.44 and 254.58 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.54 : 1,112.44 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.54/1,112.44 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.54x = 1,112.44 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.54x = 283,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,204.98/741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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