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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,111.22 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,111.22 and 329.74 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,111.22 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,111.22 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,111.22 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 366,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,411.73/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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