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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.72, 1,116.96 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.72, 1,116.96 and 257.76 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.72 : 1,116.96 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.72/1,116.96 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.72x = 1,116.96 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.72x = 287,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,907.61/744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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