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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.06, 1,112.72 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.06, 1,112.72 and 248.29 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.06 : 1,112.72 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.06/1,112.72 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.06x = 1,112.72 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.06x = 276,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,276.01/742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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