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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,115.90 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,115.90 and 332.99 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,115.90 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,115.90 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,115.90 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 371,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,576.30/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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