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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.92, 1,116.01 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.92, 1,116.01 and 250.36 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.92 : 1,116.01 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.92/1,116.01 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.92x = 1,116.01 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.92x = 279,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,401.79/743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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