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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.61, 1,116.21 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.61, 1,116.21 and 257.32 is: 385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.61 : 1,116.21 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.61/1,116.21 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.61x = 1,116.21 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.61x = 287,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,223.16/744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.74

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