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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.53, 1,111.06 and 329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.53, 1,111.06 and 329.63 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.53 : 1,111.06 = 329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.53/1,111.06 = 329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.53x = 1,111.06 × 329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.53x = 366,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,238.71/740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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