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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.52, 1,114.14 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.52, 1,114.14 and 332.40 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.52 : 1,114.14 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.52/1,114.14 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.52x = 1,114.14 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.52x = 370,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,340.14/743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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