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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,112.94 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,112.94 and 248.36 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,112.94 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,112.94 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,112.94 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 276,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,404.21/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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