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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.33, 1,115.01 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.33, 1,115.01 and 332.42 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.33 : 1,115.01 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.33/1,115.01 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.33x = 1,115.01 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.33x = 370,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,651.62/743.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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