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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.59, 1,111.61 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.59, 1,111.61 and 254.37 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.59 : 1,111.61 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.59/1,111.61 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.59x = 1,111.61 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.59x = 282,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,760.24/741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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