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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.34, 1,116.51 and 257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.34, 1,116.51 and 257.35 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.34 : 1,116.51 = 257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.34/1,116.51 = 257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.34x = 1,116.51 × 257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.34x = 287,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,333.85/744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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