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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.88, 1,117.38 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.88, 1,117.38 and 251.28 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.88 : 1,117.38 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.88/1,117.38 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.88x = 1,117.38 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.88x = 280,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,775.25/744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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