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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.81, 1,112.88 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.81, 1,112.88 and 254.87 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.81 : 1,112.88 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.81/1,112.88 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.81x = 1,112.88 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.81x = 283,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,634.16/741.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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