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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.88, 1,116.56 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.88, 1,116.56 and 257.68 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.88 : 1,116.56 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.88/1,116.56 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.88x = 1,116.56 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.88x = 287,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,715.18/744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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