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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,116.88 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,116.88 and 251.08 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,116.88 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,116.88 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,116.88 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 280,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,426.23/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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