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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.66, 1,111.25 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.66, 1,111.25 and 329.76 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.66 : 1,111.25 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.66/1,111.25 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.66x = 1,111.25 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.66x = 366,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,438.59/740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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