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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.72, 1,111.51 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.72, 1,111.51 and 329.90 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.72 : 1,111.51 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.72/1,111.51 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.72x = 1,111.51 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.72x = 366,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,687.15/740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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