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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.32, 1,110.93 and 329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.32, 1,110.93 and 329.65 is: 494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.32 : 1,110.93 = 329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.32/1,110.93 = 329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.32x = 1,110.93 × 329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.32x = 366,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,218.07/740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.68

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