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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,114.40 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,114.40 and 256.16 is: 383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,114.40 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,114.40 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,114.40 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 285,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,464.70/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.98

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