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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.97, 1,111.72 and 330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.97, 1,111.72 and 330.07 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.97 : 1,111.72 = 330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.97/1,111.72 = 330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.97x = 1,111.72 × 330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.97x = 366,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,941.82/740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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