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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.17, 1,114.62 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.17, 1,114.62 and 332.23 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.17 : 1,114.62 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.17/1,114.62 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.17x = 1,114.62 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.17x = 370,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,310.20/743.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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