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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.32, 1,120.16 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.32, 1,120.16 and 336.02 is: 503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.32 : 1,120.16 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.32/1,120.16 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.32x = 1,120.16 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.32x = 376,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,396.16/747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.66

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