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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,116.71 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,116.71 and 333.81 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,116.71 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,116.71 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,116.71 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 372,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,767.30/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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