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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.33, 1,116.60 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.33, 1,116.60 and 257.52 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.33 : 1,116.60 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.33/1,116.60 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.33x = 1,116.60 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.33x = 287,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,546.83/744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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