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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.25, 1,118.96 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.25, 1,118.96 and 335.79 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.25 : 1,118.96 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.25/1,118.96 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.25x = 1,118.96 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.25x = 375,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,735.58/746.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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