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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.44, 1,116.57 and 257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.44, 1,116.57 and 257.45 is: 386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.44 : 1,116.57 = 257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.44/1,116.57 = 257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.44x = 1,116.57 × 257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.44x = 287,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,460.95/744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.14

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