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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,116.69 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,116.69 and 257.40 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,116.69 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,116.69 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,116.69 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 287,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,436.01/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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