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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.25, 1,116.06 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.25, 1,116.06 and 257.32 is: 385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.25 : 1,116.06 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.25/1,116.06 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.25x = 1,116.06 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.25x = 287,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,184.56/744.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.87

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