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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.53, 1,115.57 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.53, 1,115.57 and 333.05 is: 499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.53 : 1,115.57 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.53/1,115.57 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.53x = 1,115.57 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.53x = 371,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,535.84/744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.02

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