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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.45, 1,115.84 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.45, 1,115.84 and 332.51 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.45 : 1,115.84 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.45/1,115.84 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.45x = 1,115.84 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.45x = 371,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,023.21/743.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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