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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.97, 1,116.14 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.97, 1,116.14 and 333.15 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.97 : 1,116.14 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.97/1,116.14 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.97x = 1,116.14 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.97x = 371,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,840.38/743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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