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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.09, 1,118.68 and 335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.09, 1,118.68 and 335.15 is: 502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.09 : 1,118.68 = 335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.09/1,118.68 = 335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.09x = 1,118.68 × 335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.09x = 374,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,925.60/746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.52

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