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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.32, 1,113.57 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.32, 1,113.57 and 255.24 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.32 : 1,113.57 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.32/1,113.57 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.32x = 1,113.57 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.32x = 284,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,227.61/742.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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