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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.43, 1,115.08 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.43, 1,115.08 and 256.48 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.43 : 1,115.08 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.43/1,115.08 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.43x = 1,115.08 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.43x = 285,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,995.72/743.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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