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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.76, 1,115.52 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.76, 1,115.52 and 250.10 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.76 : 1,115.52 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.76/1,115.52 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.76x = 1,115.52 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.76x = 278,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,985.97/743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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