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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.30, 1,113.50 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.30, 1,113.50 and 255.29 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.30 : 1,113.50 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.30/1,113.50 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.30x = 1,113.50 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.30x = 284,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,259.05/742.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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