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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.36, 1,116.12 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.36, 1,116.12 and 333 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.36 : 1,116.12 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.36/1,116.12 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.36x = 1,116.12 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.36x = 371,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,667.96/744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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