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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.51, 1,115.76 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.51, 1,115.76 and 333.93 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.51 : 1,115.76 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.51/1,115.76 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.51x = 1,115.76 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.51x = 372,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,585.74/744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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