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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,111.52 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,111.52 and 330.14 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,111.52 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,111.52 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,111.52 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 366,960.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,960.82/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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