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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.05, 1,109.93 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.05, 1,109.93 and 329.11 is: 493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.05 : 1,109.93 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.05/1,109.93 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.05x = 1,109.93 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.05x = 365,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,289.06/740.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.60

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