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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.38, 1,116.42 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.38, 1,116.42 and 257.36 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.38 : 1,116.42 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.38/1,116.42 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.38x = 1,116.42 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.38x = 287,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,321.85/744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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