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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.42, 1,120.40 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.42, 1,120.40 and 336.66 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.42 : 1,120.40 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.42/1,120.40 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.42x = 1,120.40 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.42x = 377,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,193.86/747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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