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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.19, 1,110.30 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.19, 1,110.30 and 329.22 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.19 : 1,110.30 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.19/1,110.30 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.19x = 1,110.30 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.19x = 365,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,532.97/740.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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