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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.34, 1,116.52 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.34, 1,116.52 and 333.42 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.34 : 1,116.52 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.34/1,116.52 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.34x = 1,116.52 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.34x = 372,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,270.10/744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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