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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,110.15 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,110.15 and 329.40 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,110.15 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,110.15 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,110.15 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 365,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,683.41/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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