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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,111.17 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,111.17 and 330.30 is: 495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,111.17 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,111.17 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,111.17 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 367,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,019.45/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.28

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