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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.94, 1,111.98 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.94, 1,111.98 and 254.42 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.94 : 1,111.98 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.94/1,111.98 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.94x = 1,111.98 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.94x = 282,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,909.95/741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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