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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.84, 1,110.40 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.84, 1,110.40 and 329.52 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.84 : 1,110.40 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.84/1,110.40 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.84x = 1,110.40 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.84x = 365,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,899.01/740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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