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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.46, 1,109.65 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.46, 1,109.65 and 329.10 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.46 : 1,109.65 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.46/1,109.65 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.46x = 1,109.65 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.46x = 365,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,185.82/740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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