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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.03, 1,109.70 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.03, 1,109.70 and 328.95 is: 493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.03 : 1,109.70 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.03/1,109.70 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.03x = 1,109.70 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.03x = 365,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,035.82/740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.27

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