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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,116.90 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,116.90 and 333.39 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,116.90 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,116.90 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,116.90 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 372,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,363.29/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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