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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.82, 1,114.08 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.82, 1,114.08 and 256 is: 383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.82 : 1,114.08 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.82/1,114.08 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.82x = 1,114.08 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.82x = 285,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,204.48/742.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.95

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