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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,114.20 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,114.20 and 255.68 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,114.20 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,114.20 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,114.20 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 284,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,878.66/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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