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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.57, 1,116.06 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.57, 1,116.06 and 250.51 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.57 : 1,116.06 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.57/1,116.06 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.57x = 1,116.06 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.57x = 279,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,579.55/744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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