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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,116.50 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,116.50 and 333.26 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,116.50 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,116.50 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,116.50 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 372,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,084.79/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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