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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.62, 1,114.35 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.62, 1,114.35 and 332.68 is: 498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.62 : 1,114.35 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.62/1,114.35 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.62x = 1,114.35 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.62x = 370,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,721.96/743.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.54

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