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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.33, 1,113.60 and 255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.33, 1,113.60 and 255.25 is: 382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.33 : 1,113.60 = 255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.33/1,113.60 = 255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.33x = 1,113.60 × 255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.33x = 284,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,246.40/742.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.91

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