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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.67, 1,117.25 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.67, 1,117.25 and 257.73 is: 386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.67 : 1,117.25 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.67/1,117.25 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.67x = 1,117.25 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.67x = 287,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,948.84/744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.68

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