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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.22, 1,114.94 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.22, 1,114.94 and 332.55 is: 498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.22 : 1,114.94 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.22/1,114.94 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.22x = 1,114.94 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.22x = 370,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,774.13/743.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.88

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