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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.37, 1,116.40 and 257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.37, 1,116.40 and 257.47 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.37 : 1,116.40 = 257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.37/1,116.40 = 257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.37x = 1,116.40 × 257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.37x = 287,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,439.51/744.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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