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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.39, 1,117.33 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.39, 1,117.33 and 334.42 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.39 : 1,117.33 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.39/1,117.33 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.39x = 1,117.33 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.39x = 373,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,653.87/745.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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