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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743, 1,113.76 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743, 1,113.76 and 332.32 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 1,113.76 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/1,113.76 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 1,113.76 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 370,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,124.72/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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