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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.07, 1,113.12 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.07, 1,113.12 and 255.68 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.07 : 1,113.12 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.07/1,113.12 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.07x = 1,113.12 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.07x = 284,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,602.52/742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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