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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.43, 1,119.38 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.43, 1,119.38 and 335.16 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.43 : 1,119.38 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.43/1,119.38 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.43x = 1,119.38 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.43x = 375,169.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,169.73/746.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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