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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.68, 1,113.36 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.68, 1,113.36 and 255.39 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.68 : 1,113.36 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.68/1,113.36 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.68x = 1,113.36 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.68x = 284,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,341.01/742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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