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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,112.49 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,112.49 and 255.06 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,112.49 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,112.49 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,112.49 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 283,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,751.70/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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