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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.23, 1,116.38 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.23, 1,116.38 and 333.43 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.23 : 1,116.38 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.23/1,116.38 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.23x = 1,116.38 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.23x = 372,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,232.63/744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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