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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,117.53 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,117.53 and 334.28 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,117.53 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,117.53 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,117.53 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 373,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,565.69/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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