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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.29, 1,116.48 and 257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.29, 1,116.48 and 257.38 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.29 : 1,116.48 = 257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.29/1,116.48 = 257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.29x = 1,116.48 × 257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.29x = 287,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,357.80/744.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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