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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,112.10 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,112.10 and 254.40 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,112.10 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,112.10 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,112.10 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 282,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,918.24/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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