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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.62, 1,111.66 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.62, 1,111.66 and 254.34 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.62 : 1,111.66 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.62/1,111.66 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.62x = 1,111.66 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.62x = 282,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,738.97/741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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