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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.67, 1,116.62 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.67, 1,116.62 and 250.91 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.67 : 1,116.62 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.67/1,116.62 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.67x = 1,116.62 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.67x = 280,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,165.54/744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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