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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.80, 1,112.40 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.80, 1,112.40 and 254.72 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.80 : 1,112.40 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.80/1,112.40 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.80x = 1,112.40 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.80x = 283,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,350.53/741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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