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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.68, 1,115.34 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.68, 1,115.34 and 332.58 is: 498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.68 : 1,115.34 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.68/1,115.34 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.68x = 1,115.34 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.68x = 370,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,939.78/743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.79

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