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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.24, 1,115.96 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.24, 1,115.96 and 333.17 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.24 : 1,115.96 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.24/1,115.96 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.24x = 1,115.96 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.24x = 371,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,803.21/744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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