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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.27, 1,116.71 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.27, 1,116.71 and 333.30 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.27 : 1,116.71 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.27/1,116.71 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.27x = 1,116.71 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.27x = 372,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,199.44/744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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