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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.77, 1,111.43 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.77, 1,111.43 and 254.55 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.77 : 1,111.43 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.77/1,111.43 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.77x = 1,111.43 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.77x = 282,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,914.51/741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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