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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.35, 1,116.29 and 257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.35, 1,116.29 and 257.33 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.35 : 1,116.29 = 257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.35/1,116.29 = 257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.35x = 1,116.29 × 257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.35x = 287,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,258.34/744.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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