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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.84, 1,111.48 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.84, 1,111.48 and 329.92 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.84 : 1,111.48 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.84/1,111.48 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.84x = 1,111.48 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.84x = 366,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,699.48/740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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