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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.38, 1,115.75 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.38, 1,115.75 and 332.44 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.38 : 1,115.75 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.38/1,115.75 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.38x = 1,115.75 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.38x = 370,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,922.72/743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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