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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,113.66 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,113.66 and 255.50 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,113.66 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,113.66 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,113.66 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 284,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,540.13/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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