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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.53, 1,116.83 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.53, 1,116.83 and 257.51 is: 386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.53 : 1,116.83 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.53/1,116.83 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.53x = 1,116.83 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.53x = 287,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,598.33/744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.28

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