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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.59, 1,116.68 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.59, 1,116.68 and 257.63 is: 386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.59 : 1,116.68 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.59/1,116.68 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.59x = 1,116.68 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.59x = 287,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,688.98/744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.37

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