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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,117.07 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,117.07 and 257.55 is: 386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,117.07 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,117.07 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,117.07 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 287,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,700.09/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.37

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