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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.53, 1,113.21 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.53, 1,113.21 and 255.33 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.53 : 1,113.21 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.53/1,113.21 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.53x = 1,113.21 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.53x = 284,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,235.91/742.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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