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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.58, 1,111.17 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.58, 1,111.17 and 329.43 is: 494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.58 : 1,111.17 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.58/1,111.17 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.58x = 1,111.17 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.58x = 366,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,052.73/740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.28

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