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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.92, 1,117.24 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.92, 1,117.24 and 333.98 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.92 : 1,117.24 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.92/1,117.24 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.92x = 1,117.24 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.92x = 373,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,135.82/744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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