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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,116.50 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,116.50 and 257.26 is: 385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,116.50 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,116.50 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,116.50 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 287,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,230.79/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.81

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