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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.43, 1,116.80 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.43, 1,116.80 and 257.53 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.43 : 1,116.80 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.43/1,116.80 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.43x = 1,116.80 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.43x = 287,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,609.50/744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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