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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.87, 1,117.43 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.87, 1,117.43 and 251.32 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.87 : 1,117.43 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.87/1,117.43 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.87x = 1,117.43 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.87x = 280,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,835.30/744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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