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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,116.65 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,116.65 and 334.38 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,116.65 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,116.65 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,116.65 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 373,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,383.76/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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