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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.27, 1,114.73 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.27, 1,114.73 and 332.19 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.27 : 1,114.73 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.27/1,114.73 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.27x = 1,114.73 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.27x = 370,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,300.50/743.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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