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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.58, 1,112.58 and 254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.58, 1,112.58 and 254.62 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.58 : 1,112.58 = 254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.58/1,112.58 = 254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.58x = 1,112.58 × 254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.58x = 283,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,285.12/741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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