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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.34, 1,119.81 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.34, 1,119.81 and 335.20 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.34 : 1,119.81 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.34/1,119.81 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.34x = 1,119.81 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.34x = 375,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,354.71/746.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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