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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.68, 1,112.53 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.68, 1,112.53 and 254.72 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.68 : 1,112.53 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.68/1,112.53 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.68x = 1,112.53 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.68x = 283,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,377.44/741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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