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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.05, 1,112.84 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.05, 1,112.84 and 254.99 is: 382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.05 : 1,112.84 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.05/1,112.84 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.05x = 1,112.84 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.05x = 283,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,757.51/742.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.40

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