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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.08, 1,116.74 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.08, 1,116.74 and 333.74 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.08 : 1,116.74 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.08/1,116.74 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.08x = 1,116.74 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.08x = 372,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,693.56/745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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