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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.14, 1,116.05 and 257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.14, 1,116.05 and 257.33 is: 385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.14 : 1,116.05 = 257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.14/1,116.05 = 257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.14x = 1,116.05 × 257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.14x = 287,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,187.73/744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.93

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