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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.91, 1,117.73 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.91, 1,117.73 and 334.33 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.91 : 1,117.73 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.91/1,117.73 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.91x = 1,117.73 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.91x = 373,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,690.67/744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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