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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,115.48 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,115.48 and 256.50 is: 384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,115.48 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,115.48 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,115.48 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 286,121.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,121.26/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.79

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