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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.34, 1,116.59 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.34, 1,116.59 and 250.75 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.34 : 1,116.59 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.34/1,116.59 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.34x = 1,116.59 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.34x = 279,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,978.80/744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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