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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.67, 1,111.44 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.67, 1,111.44 and 330.14 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.67 : 1,111.44 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.67/1,111.44 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.67x = 1,111.44 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.67x = 366,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,925.24/740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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