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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,116.95 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,116.95 and 257.54 is: 386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,116.95 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,116.95 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,116.95 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 287,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,652.43/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.38

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