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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.06, 1,114.70 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.06, 1,114.70 and 256 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.06 : 1,114.70 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.06/1,114.70 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.06x = 1,114.70 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.06x = 285,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,363.20/743.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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