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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.93, 1,114.38 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.93, 1,114.38 and 255.98 is: 383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.93 : 1,114.38 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.93/1,114.38 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.93x = 1,114.38 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.93x = 285,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,258.99/742.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.96

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