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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.92, 1,114.96 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.92, 1,114.96 and 332.48 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.92 : 1,114.96 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.92/1,114.96 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.92x = 1,114.96 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.92x = 370,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,701.90/743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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