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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.21, 1,119.02 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.21, 1,119.02 and 335.24 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.21 : 1,119.02 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.21/1,119.02 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.21x = 1,119.02 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.21x = 375,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,137.19/746.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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