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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.27, 1,114.68 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.27, 1,114.68 and 256.25 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.27 : 1,114.68 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.27/1,114.68 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.27x = 1,114.68 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.27x = 285,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,631.18/743.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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