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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.28, 1,114.80 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.28, 1,114.80 and 256.32 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.28 : 1,114.80 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.28/1,114.80 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.28x = 1,114.80 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.28x = 285,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,745.54/743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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