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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.42, 1,118.90 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.42, 1,118.90 and 335.66 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.42 : 1,118.90 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.42/1,118.90 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.42x = 1,118.90 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.42x = 375,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,569.97/746.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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