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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.31, 1,118.55 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.31, 1,118.55 and 335.45 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.31 : 1,118.55 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.31/1,118.55 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.31x = 1,118.55 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.31x = 375,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,212.00/746.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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