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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.10, 1,112.94 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.10, 1,112.94 and 255.02 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.10 : 1,112.94 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.10/1,112.94 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.10x = 1,112.94 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.10x = 283,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,816.39/742.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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