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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.32, 1,110.75 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.32, 1,110.75 and 329.16 is: 493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.32 : 1,110.75 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.32/1,110.75 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.32x = 1,110.75 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.32x = 365,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,614.47/740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.86

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