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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.28, 1,118.98 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.28, 1,118.98 and 335.20 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.28 : 1,118.98 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.28/1,118.98 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.28x = 1,118.98 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.28x = 375,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,082.10/746.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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