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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,120.32 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,120.32 and 336.57 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,120.32 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,120.32 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,120.32 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 377,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,066.10/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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