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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.71, 1,110.75 and 329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.71, 1,110.75 and 329.57 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.71 : 1,110.75 = 329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.71/1,110.75 = 329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.71x = 1,110.75 × 329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.71x = 366,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,069.88/740.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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