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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.40, 1,116.68 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.40, 1,116.68 and 257.34 is: 386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.40 : 1,116.68 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.40/1,116.68 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.40x = 1,116.68 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.40x = 287,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,366.43/744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.04

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