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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,115.81 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,115.81 and 256.98 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,115.81 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,115.81 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,115.81 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 286,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,740.85/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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