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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.29, 1,113.66 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.29, 1,113.66 and 255.39 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.29 : 1,113.66 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.29/1,113.66 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.29x = 1,113.66 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.29x = 284,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,417.63/742.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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