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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.53, 1,119.81 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.53, 1,119.81 and 335.66 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.53 : 1,119.81 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.53/1,119.81 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.53x = 1,119.81 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.53x = 375,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,879.06/746.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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