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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,117.29 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,117.29 and 251.29 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,117.29 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,117.29 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,117.29 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 280,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,763.80/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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