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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.54, 1,110.81 and 329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.54, 1,110.81 and 329.57 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.54 : 1,110.81 = 329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.54/1,110.81 = 329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.54x = 1,110.81 × 329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.54x = 366,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,084.10/740.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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