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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,113.81 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,113.81 and 255.51 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,113.81 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,113.81 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,113.81 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 284,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,589.59/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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