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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.10, 1,116.23 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.10, 1,116.23 and 250.49 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.10 : 1,116.23 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.10/1,116.23 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.10x = 1,116.23 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.10x = 279,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,605.99/744.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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