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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.42, 1,113.36 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.42, 1,113.36 and 255.34 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.42 : 1,113.36 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.42/1,113.36 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.42x = 1,113.36 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.42x = 284,285.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,285.34/742.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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