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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.42, 1,114.50 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.42, 1,114.50 and 256.34 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.42 : 1,114.50 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.42/1,114.50 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.42x = 1,114.50 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.42x = 285,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,690.93/743.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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