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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,112.43 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,112.43 and 255.22 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,112.43 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,112.43 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,112.43 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 283,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,914.38/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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