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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.83, 1,116.29 and 333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.83, 1,116.29 and 333.95 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.83 : 1,116.29 = 333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.83/1,116.29 = 333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.83x = 1,116.29 × 333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.83x = 372,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,780.30/744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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