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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.31, 1,115.13 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.31, 1,115.13 and 256.37 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.31 : 1,115.13 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.31/1,115.13 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.31x = 1,115.13 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.31x = 285,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,880.30/743.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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