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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.97, 1,111.64 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.97, 1,111.64 and 330.14 is: 495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.97 : 1,111.64 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.97/1,111.64 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.97x = 1,111.64 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.97x = 366,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,997.96/740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.29

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