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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.97, 1,114.36 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.97, 1,114.36 and 256.03 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.97 : 1,114.36 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.97/1,114.36 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.97x = 1,114.36 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.97x = 285,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,306.16/742.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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