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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,115.73 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,115.73 and 257.04 is: 385.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,115.73 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,115.73 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,115.73 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 286,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,787.24/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.30

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