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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,114.37 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,114.37 and 249.27 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,114.37 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,114.37 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,114.37 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 277,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,779.01/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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