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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.18, 1,116.09 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.18, 1,116.09 and 257.46 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.18 : 1,116.09 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.18/1,116.09 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.18x = 1,116.09 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.18x = 287,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,348.53/744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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