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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.35, 1,116.35 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.35, 1,116.35 and 250.75 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.35 : 1,116.35 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.35/1,116.35 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.35x = 1,116.35 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.35x = 279,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,917.93/744.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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