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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.57, 1,112.37 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.57, 1,112.37 and 255.18 is: 382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.57 : 1,112.37 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.57/1,112.37 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.57x = 1,112.37 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.57x = 283,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,854.58/741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.78

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