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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.01, 1,113.21 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.01, 1,113.21 and 255.20 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.01 : 1,113.21 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.01/1,113.21 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.01x = 1,113.21 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.01x = 284,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,085.63/742.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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