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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.42, 1,115.95 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.42, 1,115.95 and 257.13 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.42 : 1,115.95 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.42/1,115.95 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.42x = 1,115.95 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.42x = 286,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,947.92/744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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