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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.63, 1,111.19 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.63, 1,111.19 and 329.74 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.63 : 1,111.19 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.63/1,111.19 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.63x = 1,111.19 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.63x = 366,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,399.36/740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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