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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.41, 1,115.25 and 332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.41, 1,115.25 and 332.47 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.41 : 1,115.25 = 332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.41/1,115.25 = 332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.41x = 1,115.25 × 332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.41x = 370,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,787.17/743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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