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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.51, 1,113.78 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.51, 1,113.78 and 255.50 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.51 : 1,113.78 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.51/1,113.78 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.51x = 1,113.78 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.51x = 284,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,570.79/742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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