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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.38, 1,115.15 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.38, 1,115.15 and 256.37 is: 384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.38 : 1,115.15 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.38/1,115.15 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.38x = 1,115.15 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.38x = 285,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,884.15/743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.57

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