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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.52, 1,113.50 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.52, 1,113.50 and 255.44 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.52 : 1,113.50 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.52/1,113.50 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.52x = 1,113.50 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.52x = 284,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,432.44/742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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