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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.64, 1,120.50 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.64, 1,120.50 and 336.24 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.64 : 1,120.50 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.64/1,120.50 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.64x = 1,120.50 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.64x = 376,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,756.92/746.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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