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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.95, 1,110.62 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.95, 1,110.62 and 329.52 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.95 : 1,110.62 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.95/1,110.62 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.95x = 1,110.62 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.95x = 365,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,968.39/740.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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