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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.72, 1,116.72 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.72, 1,116.72 and 257.52 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.72 : 1,116.72 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.72/1,116.72 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.72x = 1,116.72 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.72x = 287,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,577.73/744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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