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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.28, 1,113.48 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.28, 1,113.48 and 255.24 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.28 : 1,113.48 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.28/1,113.48 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.28x = 1,113.48 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.28x = 284,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,204.64/742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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