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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.47, 1,116.97 and 333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.47, 1,116.97 and 333.57 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.47 : 1,116.97 = 333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.47/1,116.97 = 333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.47x = 1,116.97 × 333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.47x = 372,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,587.68/744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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