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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.26, 1,113.24 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.26, 1,113.24 and 255.33 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.26 : 1,113.24 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.26/1,113.24 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.26x = 1,113.24 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.26x = 284,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,243.57/742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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