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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.78, 1,116.78 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.78, 1,116.78 and 333.69 is: 500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.78 : 1,116.78 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.78/1,116.78 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.78x = 1,116.78 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.78x = 372,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,658.32/744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.36

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