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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.09, 1,115.68 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.09, 1,115.68 and 333.15 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.09 : 1,115.68 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.09/1,115.68 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.09x = 1,115.68 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.09x = 371,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,688.79/744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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