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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.11, 1,110.19 and 328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.11, 1,110.19 and 328.99 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.11 : 1,110.19 = 328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.11/1,110.19 = 328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.11x = 1,110.19 × 328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.11x = 365,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,241.41/740.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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