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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.33, 1,115.04 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.33, 1,115.04 and 332.44 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.33 : 1,115.04 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.33/1,115.04 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.33x = 1,115.04 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.33x = 370,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,683.90/743.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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