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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,112.98 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,112.98 and 255.02 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,112.98 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,112.98 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,112.98 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 283,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,832.16/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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