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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.28, 1,117.53 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.28, 1,117.53 and 334.19 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.28 : 1,117.53 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.28/1,117.53 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.28x = 1,117.53 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.28x = 373,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,467.35/745.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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