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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.35, 1,113.21 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.35, 1,113.21 and 255.18 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.35 : 1,113.21 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.35/1,113.21 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.35x = 1,113.21 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.35x = 284,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,068.93/742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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