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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.26, 1,117.90 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.26, 1,117.90 and 334.18 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.26 : 1,117.90 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.26/1,117.90 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.26x = 1,117.90 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.26x = 373,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,575.51/745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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